Biomechanics book or similar?

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Hattiehorse1

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I'm really getting into knowing and understanding how my horse carries himself, how he should carry himself and how I affect that.
As a student I can't afford a course/workshop so am hoping someone could suggest a book that explains things.

I am studying biology at degree level so perfectly happy to read something a bit more 'sciency'!

Hope someone can help!
 
If you're looking for something that goes really in depth, Equine Locomotion is really good though very expensive. Unfortunately I don't know of any others, my biomechanics lecturer told us that this was essentially our bible for the module, not for the faint hearted!
 
I dont know how these books would seem to horsey people but I really liked them when trying to find out about horses.

They are by a vet Sara Wyche.
Understanding the Horse's Back,
Understanding the Horse's Legs,
The Horse's Muscles in Motion
and The Anatomy of Riding.
The last book has the most in it about the effect of riding and the things one asks horses to do when ridden - but if you have access to an academic library, I would suggest you start at the beginning with her first book. That is what I did. But I was largely self educated and discovered these books on sale at a riding centre far from home.
I havent met any rider who has read these books. I dont think they made me a better rider. I just wanted to understand what was under the horse's skin. And more than just learning the names of the bones for BHS Stage 1. So if you read them, may be you could report back here?
 
I must add that Equine Locomotion (from the extract on line) looks really good. Tho expensive. The books I suggested are for the general reader. Or a new rider which I was.
 
Given that you are studying biology, I would strongly suggest you go for a proper biomechanics textbook first of all. There are plenty of popular books on the subject that draw on many different ideas but unless you know the basics already, it's quite tricky to tell the difference between the things that make actual biological sense and the ones that are just stories. That the author has a relevant degree is no insurance either!
 
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